ABSTRACT
Initial user interfaces (UIs) for computers, such as the Xerox Alto, were solely typographic and thus did not include icons. Therefore, historically typography was a significant part of the visual origins of computing, from coding to the visual interface. Along with software and technology, the graphical user interface (GUI) has developed rapidly over several decades, and its increased resolution has provided visual designers with more flexibility, removing limitations. Responsiveness began with the changing screen sizes that came with the advent of the iPhone, tablets, and wearables. Typography and legibility are completely different on all types of screens. Several human factors must be considered, including human anatomy and cognitive processes. Typography clearly impacts the mood of the reader or user. When choosing a typeface or typefaces for an interface, it is incredibly important to get to know the personality of the typeface(s), because typography is an active and living language that communicates directly with the user.
